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UPD 524S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPD 524S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,766 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,687 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 63,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,676 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,634 miles

slight corosion on both sides inner front wheel arches

Pass 5 May 2006 63,631 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 63,631 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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UPD 524S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPD 524S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPD 524S registered?

UPD 524S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is UPD 524S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPD 524S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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